Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 580

Words failed to capture the turmoil raging within Frederick’s heart.

Jocelyn, on the other hand, was utterly baffled.

Ever since they’d moved into the Winston Estate, their paths crossed more frequently, but Marguerite was always hustling, leaving at dawn and returning well past dusk due to her demanding job.

In all honesty, Jocelyn and Hayes didn’t interact much.

Yet, the words Hayes had for Marguerite were undeniably the highest form of praise.

“Hayes, why would you say that?”

Hayes, hands jammed in his pockets, chin tilted up, appeared to be seriously pondering the question.

“Because… Aunt Marguerite is kind, thoughtful… sincere, and she cares about me…”

He articulated each thought as it came to him. He racked his brain for all of Marguerite’s virtues, wishing he could ascribe every splendid word in the world to her. But to Hayes, even those words seemed too shallow, hardly sufficient to express his true sentiments.

to a vague summation, “It’s

more like

emotion, her heart swelling with a sense of tenderness.

who treat them well. Hayes’ affection for Marguerite was a clear sign of

wasn’t easy. The warmth that Hayes’ actual mother Yuna

Jocelyn’s heart ached even more for

slightly stinging, and asked, “You heard all that? You’re too stubborn. No matter the past grudges, for the sake of the child, it’s time to let go. And about the poisoning accusation against Marguerite, obviously there’s been a misunderstanding. Aren’t you going to clear her name?”

was in turmoil, his emotions unsettled after three long

a thick

I’d look into it, to clear her name?”

Jocelyn challenged. “Behind

eyes were reddened, his

it all, you shouldn’t hide everything from her. Love is

caught between Marguerite and her son, never daring to jump to conclusions or give

wasn’t sure which was stronger in her son’s heart

back to the Winston Estate, their daily interactions had slowly revealed his true

she had to give him a

hate might still linger, but it